Base Salary
$180k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and remediate security risks across products and infrastructure while proposing stronger controls and processes.
- Perform static and dynamic vulnerability assessments and drive remediation through resolution.
- Evaluate security risks in AI systems and data pipelines and use AI-assisted tooling for threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and security operations.
- Maintain and mature Odyssey’s SOC 2 Type II program.
- Design and implement security controls across the application layer and cloud infrastructure.
- Translate security findings into actionable remediation steps for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Audit security policies, controls, and procedures against evolving threats.
- Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, code review processes, and internal tooling.
- Manage security projects end-to-end within established timelines and budgets.
- Operate penetration testing tools and apply vulnerability remediation methodologies.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of software engineering experience focused on application security, cloud security, DevOps, network security, or similar domains.
- Understanding of SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related industry standards and compliance frameworks, with hands-on experience driving organizational adherence.
- Experience applying AI-assisted tooling to threat detection, code review, and vulnerability analysis.
- Experience deploying and operating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools across the software development lifecycle.
- Experience managing security projects from planning through delivery within timelines and budgets.
- Experience with penetration testing tools, techniques, and methodologies and common vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.
- Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
Benefits
- Fully remote within the United States or hybrid from the NYC Tribeca office.
- Annual company offsite and an in-person interview at the NYC office for candidates not already based in New York City.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans; health services; short-term disability; and unlimited PTO.
- Generous equity is included in addition to base salary.
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About Odyssey
Odyssey is a mission driven company that helps families easily access state funding so that they can attend the school of their choice. We do this by partnering with state agencies to administer school choice programs, such as education savings accounts (ESAs), that enable parents to pay for approved educational expenses like school tuition, tutors, technology, software, and curriculum. At Odyssey, our technology powers ESA programs that enroll more than 80,000 students and help them access more than $600 million in state funding. In the 2026-2027 school year, Odyssey will enable 235,000 students to receive more than $2 billion in school choice funding. Sitting at the intersection of tech, government, and education, Odyssey offers potential employees an immediate and substantive impact for students and families. Supported by well known investors and advisors (Katherine Boyle/A16Z/Tusk Venture Partners) Odyssey is gaining traction quickly with ample opportunity for growth. As our team expands, we are looking for top-tier talent to join our mission in driving the future of education forward. Want to join us? Get in touch at careers@withodyssey.com.